General Safety Instructions - Arctic Cat Prowler 700i HDX 2015 User Manual

Always observe this warnings and proceed particularly attentively and carefully when
performing the work steps marked in this way.
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General safety instructions

Observe that this vehicle IS NOT A TOY AND ITS OPERATION BEARS RISKS. This
vehicle behaves differently to other vehicles such as e.g. motorcycles or cars. Even
in the case of normal driving manoeuvres (e.g. steering, driving in the mountains, driv-
ing over obstacles), collisions and rollovers may occur if you do not take suitable pre-
cautions.
To prevent serious or mortal injuries, please observe the following:
● Read the user manual thoroughly and follow the instruction contained within. Pay
particular attention the warnings in this user manual and the adhesive labels
attached to the vehicle.
● Never use the vehicle without sufficient training. Take driving lessons. Beginners
should attend a driving course.
● Drivers must be over 18 years of age and hold a valid driving licence.
● Always fasten the safety belts before driving.
● Never carry passengers on the cargo platform.
● Never drive if the cargo platform has been removed.
● Never drive without the corresponding protective clothes (jacket, trousers, helmet,
protective eyewear, boots, and gloves). Always use protective clothes that are in
perfect condition and meet the legal requirements. This applies to the passenger,
too.
● Adapt the speed to the terrain, the visibility conditions and your experience.
● Never try to perform rides only on the rear wheels, jumps or other stunts.
● Before driving, make sure that the doors or the side safety straps are closed cor-
rectly.
● Do not drive if your are incapable to participate in traffic due to the influence of
alcohol, medication, or drugs, or if you are both physically and mentally not in form
to drive the vehicle.
● Provide adequate ventilation when operating the engine in closed rooms. Do not
operate the engine in a closed room without a suitable extraction system.
● Parts such as e.g. exhaust system, cooler, engine, shock absorbers, and braking
system heat up during operation. Only touch these parts after they have cooled
down.
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